Continuing To Push Forward

When we report back to you we like to be able to tell you of new and exciting things that are happening here in Romania and Moldova. Yet there are times when the most exciting aspect of the ministry is the fact that the Lord continues to bless and that the work continues to move forward. This is one of those times. In Moldova we are working with the local leadership preparing for a new season of camps and bible schools for the young people and children. On the other hand, in Bucharest we are equipping the church to become better stewards of the gospel. We teaching and training them to effectively share the good news here in Bucharest even though most of the congregation is from another culture. We pray God will help us to do this effectively.

Sunday worship at the International Church


Take a moment a listen to worship at the International Church

Recently we were invited to attend a festival that celebrated Japanese culture. This is always a fun thing to do and a great opportunity to continue to build relationships. While we were at the festival we met up with many friends that we have forged friendships with and met some that we hope to develop new relationships with. A few of those individuals were those that Naty has developed a teacher - student relationship with. You can see their excitement when they meet up with her and we hope that in time this relationship will result in many of these coming to know Christ in a personal way. Please pray along with us that God will allow these relationships to develop in this way.

Naty with one of the women and her husband that she teaches

With a few from Japan that have a heart to reach their countrymen for Christ

About a month ago the Lord opened a door for us to partner with a new Romanian church here in the city. They meet in the building at 5:00 pm on Sundays. We hope to be able to develop a strong working relationship with them to better assist them in reaching the Romanian culture all around us with the gospel. Please pray that God will foster and strengthen this relationship and that we will have success in assisting them.

Take a moment and listen to the Romanian church worship

Back Home In Romania

As many of you know our time in the states, January through March, was a time filled with challenges. Yet in every challenge God showed that his grace is truly sufficient. Shortly after Naty's surgery in February she underwent about six weeks of care with physicians. They began the treatment that Naty is needful of and they watched over her till they were sure it was ok for her to return to the work God has called us too. She will continue these treatments for another four months. At that time, God willing, we will have the treatments behind us. We humbly ask each of you to pray that the treatments will have the desired effect. We also ask you to pray with us that God will provide all the resources necessary to pay the mounting medical bills from Naty's time in the hospital in the states.

Naty at St. Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette, Indiana

Once we had arrived back in Romania we began immediate preparation for Easter. This year we were privileged not just to celebrate the Savior's resurrection in Bucharest, but also in Moldova. The Easter service at the International Church of Bucharest was celebrated with many who were coming to remember the victory Christ won on behalf of believers when He arose from the grave. This was an especially memorable day as we had a great crowd of children to celebrate in worship that day.

Children celebrating Easter in Bucharest

Naty & I celebrating Easter at the International Church

Immediately after Easter worship in Bucharest, we climbed in the car and made our way to Moldova where we celebrated Easter with our brothers and sisters there. This was an exciting time for us as we had the privilege to lead our brothers and sisters in both places in worship of our risen Lord. In Moldova Bill gave the Easter sermon, "A Reason To Celebrate". Those in attendance responded by celebrating resoundingly the Savior's resurrection. For us after many months away in the states we were thrilled to return and see the people in both places growing in their love for Christ.

Bill delivering the Easter message in Moldova



Take a moment and listen to part of the Easter celebration in Moldova